Excitement is building as Galen Catholic College prepares to mark its 50th anniversary next week, with celebrations set to bring together students, staff, alumni, and the wider community.

The festivities begin on Friday, 29 August with student-led college tours, which have already sold out.

They will be followed by the highlight of the weekend - the gala evening at the Quality Hotel Wangaratta Gateway from 7pm on the Friday.

The evening promises plenty of opportunities to reconnect, reminisce, and dance through the decades, with live entertainment provided by local musician and Galen alumnus Lachlan Routledge.

On Saturday, 30 August, the community is invited to attend an anniversary mass to be held in Galen’s performing arts centre from 10am, followed by light refreshments in the resource centre.

The college is inviting all community members to be part of the milestone celebration - whether they've been students or staff members at Champagnat, St Joseph's or Galen, or are part of the current school community.

Final tickets for the gala evening and anniversary mass are on sale now, and close this Sunday, 24 August.

Secure yours today through Eventbrite at bit.ly/Galen50th.